Oriental-bean
Vigna umbellata
Rice bean (Vigna umbellata) is a leguminous plant traditionally used in various agricultural practices, particularly for its weed-suppression capabilities in dragon fruit orchards. Scientific studies have shown that rice bean can effectively compete with weeds and is comparable to other tested leguminous species in this regard. Additionally, research has identified key accessions from the vast array of Vigna umbellata varieties, which could be beneficial for crop improvement programs. The study also characterized long non-coding RNAs involved in seed development, providing insights into their regulatory roles. Regarding bioavailability, gastric digestion significantly increases the accessibility of certain flavonoids found in rice bean, while intestinal phase leads to their degradation. To date, no major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- This review examines the genetic diversity, nutritional value, environmental tolerance, bioactive properties, and breeding strategies of Vigna umbellata to enhance its global adoption for climate-resilient agriculture.
- Rice bean (Vigna umbellata) showed significant weed-suppression effects in dragon fruit orchards, comparable to other tested leguminous green manure species.
- The study identified a core set of 251 accessions from 1,589 ricebean (Vigna umbellata) accessions for accelerating crop improvement programs.
- This study identified and characterized long non-coding RNAs in ricebean, providing insights into their potential regulatory roles during seed development.
- The study found that gastric digestion significantly increased the bioaccessibility of certain flavonoids in Vigna umbellata while intestinal phase led to their degradation.
- The study found that a multi-scale residual CNN model improved the accuracy of predicting polyphenol content in Vigna umbellata using hyperspectral imaging.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oriental-bean?
Oriental-bean (Vigna umbellata) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Oriental-bean?
6 sourced findings are recorded for Oriental-bean; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: This review examines the genetic diversity, nutritional value, environmental tolerance, bioactive properties, and breeding strategies of Vigna umbellata to enhance its global adoption for climate-resilient agriculture.
How strong is the evidence for Oriental-bean?
The strongest finding for Oriental-bean carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Oriental-bean safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Oriental-bean in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Oriental-bean interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Oriental-bean in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Oriental-bean?
Oriental-bean is also known as: Haricot riz.
Is Oriental-bean a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Multi-environment phenotyping of ricebean (Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi & Ohashi) germplasm and identification of core set for accelerating the crop improvement programs. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genome-wide identification of long non-coding RNAs revealing their regulatory roles under seed development in ricebean (Vigna umbellata). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Beyond Conventional Methods: Rapid and Precise Quantification of Polyphenols in Vigna umbellata via Hyperspectral Imaging Enhanced by Multi-Scale Residual CNN. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genetic improvement and bioactive potential of rice bean (Vigna umbellata) for climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Investigating the agronomic performance and ecological weed-suppression effects of summer leguminous green manure in dragon fruit orchards. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Bioaccessibility and Dynamic Changes in Free and Bound Phenolics in Rice Bean (Vigna umbellata) During Simulated Digestion. literature abstract metadata